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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.96, 354.96 and 108.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.96, 354.96 and 108.32 is: 162.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.96 : 354.96 = 108.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.96/354.96 = 108.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.96x = 354.96 × 108.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.96x = 38,449.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,449.27/236.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.26

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